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Detroit Style Pizza: A Guide to Detroit Pizza
Discover Detroit-Style Pizza Detroit style pizza is a square, deep dish pizza that is known for its racing stripes sauce on top, cheese crust crown and light crust. Whether you call them red tops or square pizza, Detroit-style pizza is a unique pizza style that hast become one of the hottest pizza styles and one […]
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Dough Doctor: Full-Court Press
Here’s how to get a dough press to work for you We bought a dough press but we have not been able to get our dough to press out well, as it keeps shrinking back after pressing. A: There are a number of things that need to be addressed when formul...
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Modern Roni
Offer more than spaghetti for an updated pasta menu Pasta is like walking into an amusement park. You can get lost in all the combinations, flavors and lovely profiles –– some old, some young, some just made up on a whim. Either way, the perfect ...
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What a Temper!
Pair big flavors with these easy tips While visiting a pizzeria near the beach in Ostia, Italy, I ordered a magnificent white pizza with Gorgonzola. The pizza was a beautiful thing to behold with the pillowy charred edges of a high-heat Neapolitan pi...
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Trending Recipe: Fresh Mango Salsa
I can’t get enough of topping a warm pizza with dynamic flavors after the oven. Nothing beats this mango salsa on top of meaty, cheesy pizzas because its giant taste is as brilliant as the visual effect. For more modern Caribbean flavors, see my st...
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Dough Doctor: Time is of the Essence
How to determine optimal dough mixing time Q: How long should you mix your pizza dough? A: This is a common question, and many years ago we conducted some fairly extensive testing to answer it. What we found is that the optimal mixing time of a dough...
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Signature Sips
Specialty cocktail menus drive revenue and customer loyalty At Taverna Rossa, guests cannot get enough of signature pizzas like The Spicy Pig, The Bee’s Knees and the Taverna Rossa R&D Pie. When it came to developing the cocktail menu for the P...
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Caribbean Queen
Caribbean-inspired flavors can turn your menu into paradise The most exciting aspect of pizza is the ability of this fine platform to showcase different flavor profiles from around the world. The exciting flavors of the islands is a perfect example o...
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Dough Doctor: Artificial sweetener and PZ-44
Q: Can I use an artificial sweetener in my dough to replace the sugar? A: It all depends on what function you want the artificial sweetener to have in your dough. Artificial sweeteners are not fermentable, so they will not support fermentation and ne...
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Pineapple a Day
Diving into the many uses of “king of the pizza fruit” Without a doubt, pineapple is the king of pizza fruit. Pairing pineapple with salty pork, luxurious melting cheeses, spicy jalapeño, nuts and herbs transforms a boring pie into a memorable e...
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Habits of Quality
Create an exceptional system for quality control You can’t afford to be reactive where quality control is concerned. Although it’s easy to let daily operations detract from proactive behavior, when the safety and satisfaction of your customers ar...
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Trending Recipe: Honey Goat Cheese & Tomato Sub
We love goat cheese, but honeyed versions add a taste of sweetness that you just can’t replicate with a simple drizzle of the golden goodness. Here, we’ve paired vine-ripened yellow tomatoes, arugula, honey goat cheese, roasted garlic cloves and ...
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Pizza Trends: How Sweet It Is
Sweet and savory pairings tempt customers and balance your menu When I was a kid, my pizza palate was rather unrefined. In fact, pepperoni was really the only topping I liked. I can still remember the first time I saw someone order a pizza with ham a...